DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VISN 20, VA NW Healthcare System, Specialized Team, Vancouver WA, 98662 intends to establish a single BPA for a consignment of Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface Stent-Grafts and will utilize procedures under FAR Part 13, by publicizing an unrestricted brand name or equal RFQ on FBO. Currently it cannot be determined if any other vendors products can meet the salient characteristic of the desired items. It is felt that W.L. Gore & Associates Medical Products Division, 1500 N 4th St Flagstaff, AZ 86004 is the only vendor capable of providing an FDA approved Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface Stent-Graft used in both SFA and iliac artery treatments. The desired Brand Name is; VIABAHN Endoprosthesis.
In accordance with FAR 13.104(b) and current acquisition policy, an RFQ for a single award consignment BPA for Brand Name or Equal will be posted as unrestricted open market to FBO. NAICS 339113 applies-size standard is 500 employees.
This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. It is anticipate that RFQ VA-260-11-RQ-1155 will be posted on or around June 30, 2011. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to that requirement. All quotes and information submitted should support the capability to provide the brand name or equal items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be submitted in accordance with the RFQ on or before the response date.
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